1. History
1994: Founded as a manufacture of Solid State, Analog Controlled RF Generators & Matching Networks.
1996: Entered the Scientific Instruments Market (Optical / Mass Spectrometer) with a order for 2 Million
annually. Expanded Sales/Service into the Japan & Europe..
1998: Purchased 10,000 square foot facility. Release of Microprocessor Controlled RF Generators.
2002: Release of “AT Series” Matching Networks for Sputter/Etch/Deposition. Release of “01 Series” RF
Generators for improved Reliability and added Features. Expansion of Sales/ Service Network into
Korea, Taiwan. (300W to 5,000 Watts)
2005: Purchased a 20,000 square foot facility located on a 5 acre lot (utilizing 2.5 acres). Expansion of
Sales/Service into Mainland China & Singapore.
2007: Release of High Power Generators @ 10 & 15 KW generators. (300W to 15,000 watts)
2010: Release of third generation “HR Series” Generator and Digital ATS Series Matching networks.
2012: Release of LDMOS Power Amplifier & 20KW, 30KW Generates. Improved VSWR Operation and Product
Reliability. Continued VI Probe development.
7. All Employees are considered Customer Care Team members
Team/customer interface is through Inside Sales
All RMA’s are evaluated by appropriate Product Team . Most common final resolution is
through Applications Engineering or Operations
Actual repairs are performed by the Manufacturing and Test Product team members, as
opposed to a dedicated repair department.
The equipment producers get direct customer product feedback, and efficiency is
improved.
Manufacturing Engineering team member audits repair process to ensure quality and
provide direct feedback to Quality, Design Engineering and Documentation.
Repair work is now scheduled just like new equipment, but with shorter lead times.
Improvements will allow for routine turnaround time of less than a week.
Customer Care – Product Teams
8. Quality
SEREN IPS Inc., Vineland, New Jersey Quality, Environmental and
Safety Management Systems have been developed and implemented
to fulfill the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 (International Quality
Standard for Quality Systems) and ISO 14001:2004 (International
Standard for Environmental Management Systems) for the purpose of:
a) Maintaining the ability to provide product and service that
consistently meets the customer’s and applicable regulatory
requirements.
b) Enhancing customer satisfaction through continual improvement of
the quality management system and assurance of conformity to
customer requirements.
9. Quality
QM1-MANUAL / Rev B
And Procedures
QP4-2-3: REV D, QMS, PREP, IMP & CONTROLS
QP4-2-3-1: REVC, CONTROL OF DESIGN AND MFG DOCS
QPR2-4: QMS, MASTER LIST OF RECORDS, REV3
QPR-2-4: REV C, CONTROLS OF QMS RECORDS
QP5-6-1-A: MANAGEMENT_REVIEW
QP6-2-2: REV A, HIRING, TRINING, VERIFICATIONS OF COMPETENCE
QP7-2: REV B, PROPOSAL, CONTRACT, ORDER ENTRY, ORDER AMENDMENT
QP7-3:, REV D, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
QP7-3-7: REV C, ECO PROCESS
QP7-4: REV B, PURCHASING
QP7-5-1: REV A, MANUFACTURING
QP7-5-3: PRODUCT IDENFICATIONS AND TRACABILITY
QP7-6-0: CALIBRATION
QP7-6-1: OUT OF TOLERANCE
QP8-2-2: REV B, INTERCATIONAL OMS AUDITING
QP8-2-3: REVD, CONTROL OF NONCONFIORMING PRODUCT
QP8-5: REV D, CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTATIVE ACTION
10. Overview - RF Generators
I Series Generators: (Analytical Instruments – ICPOS/MS)
1250w – 2,500 Watts, 27.12 and 40.68 MHz
R & L Series Generators: (Industrial Applications, Sputter/Etch/Deposition)
100W – 30KW, 100 kHz – 40.68 MHz
“HR” Series Generators: (Semiconductor, Sputter/Etch/Deposition, ALD)
600w – 30KW, 100 kHz - 40.68 MHz
M Series Generator: (Table Top, Bias Applications)
125 & 300 Watts @ 13.56 MHz
15. HR SERES
High Power Generators
HR10,001 : 10KW (1 Master Generator)
HR20,001: 20KW (1 Master, 1 Slave Gen. with Combiner)
HR30,001: 30KW (1 Master, 2 Slave Gen. with Combiner)
18. RF Generators
R & L Series ---------------------------- 980
R-01 Series ------------------------------ 5,820
L-01 Series ----------------------------- 725
HR Series -------------------------------- 465
I Series ----------------------------------- 6,825
Automatic Matching Networks
AT Series Match (DC Servo) ---------- 5,400
ATS Series (Stepper) -------------------- 455
IM Series Match (ICP) ----------------- 4,600
Shipments through
Oct 31, 2014
19. Seren Continuous
Product Improvement
HR Series Generators
CONTROL LOOP: 10X FASTER
CEX OPERATION: INTERAL PHASE SHIFT OF CEX OUTPUT SIGNAL
IMPROVED RESOLUTION: ADDED DIGIT IN INTERNAL PULSE TIMING FOR 0.1% DUTY CYCLE.
PULSE MODE: 10 MICRO-SECOND MIMUM PULSE WIDTH
IMPROVED VARIABLE FREQUENCY OPERATION: 500 MHZ QUAD HIGH FREQUENCY DDS
DISSIPATION LIMIT PROTECTION: 10X FASTER
IMPROVE TRANSIENT RESPONSE: ADDED CONTROL LOOP MULTPLIER
LDMOS POWER AMPLIFIER: 1250 WATT POWER DEVICES/IMPROVED VSWR / 20% REFLECTED
POWER LIMIT.
AGENCY APPROVALS: CE, SEMI S2, S8, F47, FCC, NRTL
28. ATS Series
Matching Networks
MOTORS: STEPPER MOTORS
CONTROLLER: DIGITAL, INTERNAL (DIGITAL CONTROL ELIMINATES GAIN CONTROL ISSUES)
RESOLUTION: HIGH REPEATABILTY (0.1%)
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 24 VDC @ 3 AMPS
REMOVAL OF FAILURE MECHANISM: NO POTS, GEARS OR DC MOTOR BRUSHES
IMPROVED TUNING SPEED: 1-3 SECOND (AT SERIES 5-8 SECOND) END TO END
PROGRAMMABLE/SETTABLE TUNE TRAJECTORY
QUIET OPERATION
REMOTE CONTROL WITH VFD DISPLAY OR G.U.I. VERTICAL DISPLAY AVIALBLE
AGENCY APPROVALS: CE, SEMI S2, S8, NRTL
29. AT & ATS Matching
Networks Design
Configuration - Load Impedance Dependant
Standard Configurations: L, Inverted L, PI, T
Custom Configurations: 2 & 3 Cap Match, Dual or Balanced output @ 180 Degrees
Current/DC/RF Voltage Probes/VI Probe
Matching network can be supplied with internal DC, RF Peak, Current or VI probe*
These parameters are programmable and can be programmed to reduce power
until the condition is corrected or abort (turn RF Off).
ATS Series matching networks Load and Tune variable capacitors travel range can be
programmed to ensure that the match does not enter into a problematic tuning region.
*Note: Under development
30. R & LR & L ““0101”” Series, Generators:Series, Generators:
Meets FCC requirements for ISM Equipment, Part 15 & 18.Meets FCC requirements for ISM Equipment, Part 15 & 18.
CE Mark : EMC & SafetyCE Mark : EMC & Safety
Semi: S2, S8Semi: S2, S8
AT Series, Automatic Matching Networks:AT Series, Automatic Matching Networks:
MCMC--2 Controller:2 Controller: CE Mark, EMC and SafetyCE Mark, EMC and Safety
Match Network:Match Network: CE Mark, SafetyCE Mark, Safety
Certifications
31. HR Series, Generators:HR Series, Generators:
FCC Part 15, 18FCC Part 15, 18
CE Mark EMC & SafetyCE Mark EMC & Safety
SEMISEMI –– S2, S8, F47S2, S8, F47
NRTL Safety (UL61010NRTL Safety (UL61010--1, CAN/CSA C22.2)1, CAN/CSA C22.2)
ATS Series, Automatic Matching Networks:ATS Series, Automatic Matching Networks:
CE Mark, Safety Per EN 61010CE Mark, Safety Per EN 61010--11
NRTL (UL61010NRTL (UL61010--1)1)
Certifications
36. CAPACITY PLANNING
Seren is located in a 20,000 square foot facility,
utilizing approximately 45% percent of the
manufacturing area in the production of 400
units/month of various generators, matching
networks and accessories. Seren owns a second
10,000 square foot building used as warehouse as
well as lifecycle testing for product reliability.
Seren currently employs a single shift.
37. Seren I.P.S., Inc.: Vineland, New Jersey (Factory)
Smith-Semi: San Jose, CA
Integrity Sales: Voorhees, NJ
Seren Korea: Seoul, Korea
Kaitek: Taipei-Taiwan, Shanghai-China
Astech: Tokyo, Osaka - Japan
Odyssey: Singapore
RF Industries: England
Pravartaka: India
SALES CENTERS
38. Factory
SERVICE REPAIR
Return Authorization Number (RMA) Issued.
1) Unit received logged into MRP.
2) Unit unpacked and cleaned if necessary. Documentation started (trailer Tag).
3) Unit reviewed by Quality then delivered to test for evaluation.
4) Quotation is generated and sent to customer for approval.
5) Once approved, unit is sent to production for replacement of defective part(s),
upgraded to latest revision then moved into Test Que.
6) Unit receives Final Test and moved into overnight heat-run (stress testing).
7) Unit proofed the following day to ensure it operates to specifications, packaged
and shipped.
40. Seren I.P.S., Inc.: Vineland, New Jersey (Factory)
Odyssey Tech. Solutions: Round Rock, TX
Seren Korea: Seoul
Kaitek: Taipei-Taiwan, Shanghai-China
Astech: Tokyo, Osaka - Japan
Odyssey: Singapore
RF Industries: England
SERVICE CENTERS
41. Seren provides a Standard (15) month
parts and labor warranty from the date
of shipment.
WARRANTY
